MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,949 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f headlamp adjusters in poor condition
n/s/f headlamp adjusters in poor condition
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
1. exhaust front pipe split and leaking exhaust gases
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P438 LRV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P438 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P438 LRV registered?
P438 LRV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P438 LRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P438 LRV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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